New Delhi, March 23 -- Rajasthan Royals have announced Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as the replacement for the injured Sam Curran ahead of IPL 2026. Shanaka will join Rajasthan Royals for a price of Rs.2 crore.

Sam Curran was earlier ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a groin injury. The England cricketer was one of the two high-profile trades from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Rajasthan Royals, with the other player being Ravindra Jadeja.

Dasun Shanaka has now become the latest cricketer to ditch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was set to play for Lahore Qalandars in the PSL after being acquired by the franchise for PKR 75 lakh.

"We are disappointed to lose a player of Sam's calibre so c...